Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Don't be so fast to discount canned vegetables. There are instances when canned offers greater nutrition. All the time, I read about folks rinsing canned beans. While salad dishes and others may call for it, the canned juice is fine in soups and stews. Reserve the canned liquids, and freeze them in freezer sacks, for later use; once frozen, other liquid can be added on top. These are great for veggie broth, you have already purchased them, and the liquids contain a tremendous amount of vitamins and minerals. We have to remember that vegetables and fruits are canned and/or frozen at their peak of freshness, and much, supposedly, fresh produce is picked early. http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/aa021698.htm Blessings, for a wonderful August week, Jack August 5: If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden. Claudia A. Gandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Speaking of canned beans: Botulism Toxin Prompts Canned Green Bean Recall By Peggy Peck, Managing Editor, MedPage Today August 03, 2007 ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 3 -- For the second time in as many weeks, the FDA has issued a botulism toxin warning; this time the product is 14.5 ounce cans of French cut green beans manufactured by a Wisconsin food processor, sold under a number of labels. Exposure to botulism toxin can cause serious, life-threatening illness, however, as of Aug. 1, the FDA had received no reports of botulism associated with the suspect green beans. The manufacturer, Lakeside Foods Inc., of Manitowoc, said it has recalled the green beans from store shelves. The recall covers green beans sold under these labels: Albertson's, Happy Harvest, Best Choice, Food Club, Bogopa, Valu Time, Hill Country Fare, HEB, Laura Lynn, Kroger, No Name, North Pride, Shop N Save, Shoppers Valu, Schnucks, Cub Foods, Dierbergs, Flavorite, IGA, Best Choice, and Thrifty Maid. The specific codes (found on the top line of the can) involved are: EAA5247, EAA5257, EAA5267, EAA5277, EAB5247, EAB5257, ECA5207, ECA5217, ECA5227, ECA5297, ECB5207, ECB5217, ECB5227, ECB5307. Consumers who have any of these products or any foods made with these products should dispose of them immediately. If the code on an affected can is missing or unreadable, consumers should throw the product out. Symptoms of botulism include double vision, blurred vision, slurred speech, dry mouth, and muscle weakness that progresses from the upper body to lower extremities. Botulism also may cause paralysis of the breathing muscles, which can result in death unless assistance with breathing (mechanical ventilation) is provided. Individuals who show these symptoms and who may have recently eaten the product should seek immediate medical attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 I think canned corn is about the same as frozen. I do have a habit of buying canned green beans. I open a can and eat them for a snack sometimes. One thing I would not recommend is canned peas. I used to hate to eat at my grandmother's house when she had canned peas. Those were the worst tasting things ever. My mom had frozen peas and they were good. GB , " maxium62001 " <maxium62001 wrote: > > > Don't be so fast to discount canned vegetables. There are instances > when canned offers greater nutrition. All the time, I read about folks > rinsing canned beans. While salad dishes and others may call for it, > the canned juice is fine in soups and stews. Reserve the canned > liquids, and freeze them in freezer sacks, for later use; once frozen, > other liquid can be added on top. These are great for veggie broth, you > have already purchased them, and the liquids contain a tremendous > amount of vitamins and minerals. We have to remember that vegetables > and fruits are canned and/or frozen at their peak of freshness, and > much, supposedly, fresh produce is picked early. > > http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/aa021698.htm > > Blessings, for a wonderful August week, Jack > > August 5: > If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, > I could walk forever in my garden. > Claudia A. Gandi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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